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Coia Name Meaning

Italian (Apulia and Abruzzo): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Chia, Coca, Toia, Coda, Cola, Cona, Moua, Troia, Comi, Scola

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Where is the Coia family from?

You can see how Coia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Coia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Coia family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Coia's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Coia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Coia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coia. 21% of Coia men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Coia women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coia were Salesman and Operator. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Dressmaker
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Coia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coia census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 851 immigration records available for the last name Coia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 665 military records available for the last name Coia. For the veterans among your Coia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coia lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Coia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Coia in 1960 was 65, and 65 in 2004.

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